MONTEREY COUNTY ZONING

COASTAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN - TITLE 20

20.10 – HDR (CZ) DISTRICT

20.10.010            PURPOSE.

The purpose of this Chapter is to provide a zoning district to accommodate high density residential uses in those areas of the County of Monterey where adequate services and facilities exist or may be developed to support such development.  It is intended within this Chapter to require adequate on-site facilities and amenities to assure proper, usable and livable development while allowing sufficient design flexibility to provide such development.

20.10.020            APPLICABILITY.

The regulations of this  Chapter shall apply in all "HDR" districts and are subject to Chapter 20.62 (Height and Setback Exceptions) and Chapter 20.70 (Coastal Development Permits) of this Title.

20.10.030            NONEXEMPT DEVELOPMENT.

The following list shall require a coastal development permit regardless of which category of allowed uses it falls into:

A.            Development which will cause a Significant Environmental Impact;

B.            Development within the Critical Viewshed as defined by Section 20.145.020.V (Big Sur);

C.            Development on slopes of 30% or greater (25% in North County) except as provided for in Section 20.64.230 (C) (2) and (3);

D.            Ridgeline Development;

E.            Development within 100 feet of mapped or field identified environmentally sensitive habitats;

F.            Development with positive archaeological reports;

G.        Land divisions;

H.            Development of new or expanded agricultural operations if 50% or more of the parcel has a slope of 10% or greater; or where the operation is to occur on soils with a high or very high erosion hazard potential, according to the Soil Conservation Service Soil Survey Manual.

20.10.040        PRINCIPAL USES ALLOWED, COASTAL ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT REQUIRED IN EACH CASE. (Chapter 20.76) UNLESS EXEMPT (Section 20.70.120)

A.        The first single family dwelling per legal lot of record;

B.         Single family dwellings, between 5-8 dwelling units/acre, gross;

C.            Duplexes, between 5-8 dwelling units/acre, gross;

D.            Multiple dwellings and dwelling groups, between 5-8 dwelling units/acre gross;

E.         The keeping of pets, but not more than 2 dogs per dwelling unit;

F.            Guesthouses meeting the development standards of Section 20.64.020;

G.            Temporary residences, pursuant to Section 20.64.070, used as living quarters during the construction of the first dwelling on a lot;

H.        Small family day care homes conducted within an existing structure;

I.            Licensed residential care homes for aged persons or hospices  of not more than 6 persons including any permitted rooming and boarding conducted within an existing structure;

J.            Accessory structures and accessory uses to any principal permitted use;

K.        Small water systems facilities including wells and storage tanks serving of up to 14 or fewer service connections, pursuant to Title 15.04, Monterey County Code, and replace­ment of water tanks and wells where no increase in service connections is created. The screening of any tanks and associated structures shall be approved by the Director of Planning and Building Inspection;

L.            Cultivation, cutting and removal of Christmas trees;

M.        Home occupations, pursuant to Section 20.64.090;

N.        Senior citizen units meeting the development standards of Section 20.64.010;

O.        Tract sales or rental offices;

P.            Reduction in setback requirements of 10% or less of the required setbacks;

Q.        Additions to existing, approved wireless communications facilities, pursuant to Section 20.64.010

20.10.050        CONDITIONAL USES ALLOWED, COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT REQUIRED IN EACH CASE. (Chapter 20.70) UNLESS EXEMPT (Section 20.70.120)

A.        Any residential use, except the first single family dwelling on a vacant lot, exceeding 8 dwelling units/acre gross;

B.            Mobilehome parks, pursuant to Section 20.64.210 (Not in Del Monte Forest)

C.            Resthomes, sanitariums, convalescent homes;

D.        Public and quasi-public uses including churches, cemeteries, parks, playgrounds, schools, public safety facilities, public utility facilities, but not including uses of a non- residential nature such as jails, rehabilitation centers, detention facilities, or corporation yards;

E.         Parking lots used in conjunction with an adjoining commercial use (ZA);

F.         Legal nonconforming use of a portion of a structure extended throughout the structure (ZA);

G.        Legal nonconforming use changed to a use of a similar or more restricted nature;

H.        Bed and breakfast facilities, pursuant to Section 20.64.100;

I.            Commercial and noncommercial wind energy systems;

J.          Time share uses, pursuant to Section 20.64.110;

K.            Ridgeline development;

L.         Water system facilities including wells and storage tanks serving fifteen or more service connections;

M.            Reserved;

N.            Assemblages of people, such as carnivals, festivals, races and circuses, not exceeding 10 days, and not involving construction of permanent facilities (ZA);

O.            Accessory structures and accessory uses prior to establishment of main use or structure (ZA);

P.         Large family day care homes;

Q.            Reserved;

R.            Conditional Certificates of Compliance;

S.         Cottage industries, pursuant to Section 20.64.095 (ZA).

T.         Planned Unit Developments;

U.            Condominiums;

V.            Detached structures accessory to any conditional use;

W.       Other residential uses of a similar character, density and intensity to those listed in this Section determined by the Planning Commission to be consistent and compatible with the intent of this Chapter and the applicable land use plans;

X.            Rooming and boarding houses;

Y.            Subdivisions;

Z.         Lot Line Adjustments.

AA.      Wireless communications, pursuant to Section 20.64.310.

20.10.060             SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.

A.            Minimum Building Site

The minimum building site which may be created shall be 5,000 square feet unless otherwise approved as part of a clustered residential subdivision.

B.            Development Density, Maximum

The maximum development density allowed shall not exceed the units/acre shown for the specific "HDR" district as illustrated on the zoning map (e.g. "HDR/10" means an "HDR" district with a maximum gross density of 10 units per acre).

C.            Structure Height and Setback Regulations

The following structure height and setback regulations apply unless superseded by a structure height limit noted on the zoning map (e.g. "HDR/10(24)" would limit structure height to 24 feet), setback requirements when combined with a "B" district, or setbacks shown on a recorded final or parcel map, or setback lines on a Sectional District Map.

In an approved planned unit development where the dwelling unit and accessory structures are to be located on a lot in the development, no setbacks from the lot lines are required except as necessary to meet Building Code and Fire Code requirements, unless otherwise noted on the recorded final or parcel map.

1.            Main Structures

a)            Minimum Setbacks

Front:     20 feet

Side:       5 feet

Rear:       10 feet

b)           Height

Maximum Height: 35 feet

2.            Accessory Structures (Habitable)

a)            Minimum Setbacks

Front:     50 feet

Side:       6 feet

Rear:       6 feet

b)           Height

Maximum Height:            15 feet

3.            Accessory Structures (Non-habitable)

a)            Minimum Setbacks

Front: 50 feet or behind the main structure, whichever is less.

Side: 6 feet on front  one-half of property; 1 foot on rear  one-half of property.

Rear:       1 foot

b)           Height

Maximum Height:            15 feet

D.            Minimum Distance Between Structures

Main Structures:            10 feet

Accessory/Main Structure:            6 feet

Accessory/Accessory:            6 feet

E.         Building Site Coverage, Maximum:            60%

F.         Parking Regulations

Parking for all development shall be established pursuant to Chapter 20.58.

G.            Landscaping Requirements

For developments of more than 2 residential units a minimum of 10% of the developed lot area shall be landscaped prior to occupancy, pursuant to a landscaping plan approved by the Director of Planning and Building Inspection.

H.        Lighting Plan Requirements

For developments of more than 2 dwelling units, all exteri­or lighting shall be unobtrusive, harmonious with the local area and constructed or located so that only the area intended is illuminated and off-site glare is fully con­trolled.  The location, type and wattage of the exterior lighting must be approved by the Director of Planning and Building Inspection prior to the issuance of building permits or the establishment of the use.

I.          Sign Regulations

Signing for all development shall be established pursuant to Chapter 20.60.

20.10.070             SPECIAL REGULATIONS.

A.            Required Trash Enclosure Areas

Developments in excess of 5 dwelling units on a lot shall provide a trash enclosure area for the residents of the development.  The location of and the design of the trash enclosure area shall be approved by the Director of Environmental Health and the Director of Planning and Building Inspection.  A plan showing the trash enclosure area shall contain the following:

1.            A site plan of the overall development;

2.            The location of the trash enclosure area;

3.            Elevations of the design of the trash enclosure area;

4.             Adequate fencing to ensure safety of the resi­dents and the public.

B.            Required Recreation Areas

Developments in excess of 5 dwelling units on a lot shall provide a recreational area for the residents of the development.  The  location of and the design of the recreational  area shall be approved by the Director of Planning and Building Inspection.  A plan showing the recreational  area shall include the following:

1.            A site plan of the overall development;

2.            The location of the recreational area;

3.            A list and location of all recreational area facilities to be provided;

4.            The recreational area shall consist of at least 3% of the lot.

C.             Manufactured Dwelling Units

Manufactured dwelling units meeting the standards of Section 20.64.040 are permitted subject to the requirements of any conventional dwelling unit in this Chapter.

Vehicle Trip Reduction

The following types of development are subject to Section 20.64.250 (Regulations for the Reduction of Vehicle Trips) of this Title:

a)            Any residential development of 25 or more units.